Module 1: Narrative
Section outline
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After completing the diagnostic essay, students will identify techniques of factual storytelling and descriptive writing, which will culminate in the writing of a personal narrative essay. By using each stage of the writing process, students will demonstrate a clear understanding of point of view, plot, transitions, characters, conflict, theme, and sensory details. These skills will enable students to retell significant events with appropriate levels of detail in both personal and professional settings.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Identify different rhetorical situations in
order to respond with a clear purpose and with language appropriate for the
intended audience and situation.
- Use rules and conventions of grammar, word choice,
punctuation, and spelling in a variety of sentence structures.
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 1 Introduction
- Read Chapter 5 on Narrative in Writing Rhetorically.
- Complete the two sets of discussion questions and the Your Turn Activity in this chapter.
- Review the Narrative and Description assignment sheet and the student worksheet.
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Students mustMark as done
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Students mustMark as done
This is an assignment sheet with directions for writing the Personal Narrative Essay. It includes suggestions for writing topics, pitfalls students may encounter, and a rubric.
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Students mustMark as done
This is a worksheet and checklist for students who are preparing to write a personal narrative essay. It gives students the opportunity to make sure they understand the assignment's requirements and it gives them a space to write down any questions they have about the assignment.
- Identify different rhetorical situations in
order to respond with a clear purpose and with language appropriate for the
intended audience and situation.
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